I requested a one-hit wonder a few days ago by an actor who recently passed away, David Soul, and the song is "Don't give up on us, Baby" ! The song is from the late 70's, and I think Amber will love it since she loves soft rock from the 70's. Just thought I'd request it again. The actor was part of a crime fighting duo named Starsky and Hutch, it was very popular during the 2nd half of the 70's! Just some fun facts about the show. Great action scenes, and great car!
Before Starsky and Hutch he played Joshua Bolt, the middle brother on Here Come The Brides. Bobby Sherman , who played the youngest brother, Jeremy, was also a heartthrob in the late sixties and early seventies. My sister had at least one of his albums. I was three years younger and David Cassidy was my first big crush.
Yes! It'll actually be their 9th, with this song they've already done 8. But I agree with "Diary". That song actually tears me up though. Heartbreakingly beautiful song.
As others have said - “Diary” is such a beautiful song, old style lyrics for sure, but that is the beauty about David Gates songs. I can’t imagine anyone not liking Bread or Gates - similar to The Carpenters in that you just have to admit that the songs and the voice are from heaven…yes, “Diary” next.
Never My Love by the Association. Perfect soft rock band beyond gorgeous song, harmonies and arrangement. Heard it on the radio and thought I needed to recommend it to you. Don’t forget David Gates is Tulsa’s own! ❤
They definitely will love getting deeper into The Association. In fact, in quick search, doesn’t look like they have yet reacted to any by The Association. Overdue. They are going to likely love some of those 60’s Golden Oldies.
Amber you make my 85 year old dad so proud loving Bread. It's one of his favorite bands and he brought me up in the 70s listening to them as a kid. I know you've done a lot of them, but if you havent heard Goodbye Girl, it is a must! Also from the movie which is good as well.
Your dad has great taste! I’m 59 years old, and I’ve loved Bread since I was a young kid. 80s music is my favorite overall, but I listened to lots of Bread growing up.
Surprisingly Bread has a rockin tune called Mother Freedom that used to be in rotation on rock stations back in the mid 70’s! It’s a banger that you’s might enjoy!
GREAT suggestion Barak...one of my favorites and you are right - they WILL be surprised by how it ROCKS. Another song that is similar in that way is "Let your Love go". If you aren't familiar with it, give it a listen.
@@davereynolds4992 Yes! I love both of those. I had to look up the lyrics for “Let Your Love Go” to remember it but you’re right. That and “Mother Freedom” definitely have a different sound than most of the songs by Bread. “Down on My Knees” is another rocker. In my mind they sound like they had the same lead singer but it wasn’t David Gates. I looked online but didn’t find who sang them.
Bread can make me cry 😢. Everytime I hear them they are just so beautiful. But more importantly, they take me back to my childhood and memories of everyone in my family being alive. Grandparents , Mom, Dad, my baby brother, childhood friends and others we lost 😢 School days that were magical. Days gone by that were so much better than where this world is now. I love reminiscing! I truly have had a wonderful life and Bread is One of my favorite groups ❤
I agree. I have suggested "Down on My Knees" which is also sung by him every time one of the reaction channels I watch listen to a Bread song. Either reaction would be great.
IMO, Griffin/Royer's "Our Lady Of Sorrow", about a woman fighting addiction, is the best thing Bread ever did. Ironically, it is the last song on their last album, Lost Without Your Love.
One thing that people often overlook about Gates is that in addition to his immaculate voice from God he was also a brilliant songwriter whose lyrics are sheer poetry, and their sad, sweet beauty blends perfectly with that sad, sweet, beautiful voice. Love me some bread and I love that you love appreciate them. It's mutual love society, y'all! 😃
Another wonderful David Gates tune. How could you go wrong? Weather's turning really cold here in Oklahoma in the coming days. Stay warm you guys, and as always, thanks much for sharing. Steve
I absolutely love Bread! Thank you two for sharing your thoughts about this group. It is so refreshing to see both of you on your UA-cam channel showcasing the music of my era! I look forward every day to see what group or person you are listening to. 😊
Love you guys. Bread is beautiful . "Cool Change" by Little River Band is another soft rock classic. Another genre "I'll take you there" by the Staple Singers is amazing. I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Bread was one of my favorites back in my youth. Their songs always sounded so crisp and clean in those pre-digital days.Some of their classics you have yet to hear such as "Diary", "Down On My Knees", and "Let Your Love Go". Their songs always sounded so crisp and clean in those pre-digital days.
Another great soft rock artist I would love for you to hear is Dan Fogelberg. Many soft rock hits... Longer, Leader of the Band, Part of the Plan, Run for the Roses. All Great!
Bread was the ultimate make out music back in the 70’s. Any guy worth his weight in salt had “The Best of Bread” 8-Track tape in his car. Amazing how great it sounded from the backseat, softly playing over and over, parked at the beach on a warm summer night, with the windows rolled down 😉
Great Reaction…… ❤️ Little River Band……❤️ 1) Happy Anniversary 2) The Night Owls 3) Man On Your Mind 4) Help Is On It’s Way 5) Reminiscing 6) Lady 7) It’s A Long Way There 8) Lonesome Loser 9) Cool Change ……. All were big radio hits ❤️🔥🫶🏻
This is so cleverly written, because while usually in a "break-up" song the singer is either begging the other person to stay, or is telling the other person they will regret leaving and that the singer will be fine so it doesn't matter to them. In this case, he is saying it doesn't matter to him if the other person leaves because he wants her to be happy. He also says it doesn't matter to him if she comes back, because he'll be there waiting for her. It's obvious to me that it DOES matter to him and the title lyric is a kind of defense mechanism to play it cool. He intends to wait forever for her, though he thinks (hopes) he won't need to. It actually matters A LOT to him.
This is one of the very best Bread hits. Without a doubt a desert island disc. I can't believe you haven't reacted to this song already. Totally love it.
Bread was a staple with the high school girls when I was in school in 73-74. The boys had to listen to them because we wanted to be with the girls. ha ha It was a rare boy that would admit to liking them in those days and I would bet many like them now.
****THIS IS THE ONE**** I've mentioned this before, but since you asked for LITTLE RIVER BAND songs, this is absolutely the one you need to listen to. The LONG version of "It's a long way there". About 8 minutes and 40 seconds long. There is a shorter "radio" version, but you'll be cheating yourself if you don't do the longer one (you'll miss some fantastic mellow guitar work). I promise that when it's over, you will think it's only been 4 or 5 minutes. FANTASTIC!!!! As for Bread songs, there are many. I was a senior in HS when this son (It don't matter to me) was released - I remember it well. Another song with the same vibe and sweetness that folks never seem to mention (or react to) is "Sweet Surrender a short song, but beautiful and with the same sort of fantastic guitar solo (short) as Amber liked in this song. Hope to hear reactions to one or both soon!
For a Little River Band song, I suggest you go back to their very first hit, called “It’s A Long Way There”. It got a lot of radio airplay back in the early’70’s. It has a great electric guitar solo in the middle. Check it out!
Thank you so very much for reacting to this song! Way, way, WAYYY back in 1969...my then-girlfriend and I thought we were in love. My parents and her parents knew each other and they all thought that we were simply too young to handle what might happen (I was 17, she was 16). So, they all sat down with us and pretty much required us to "cool our jets" for 3 months. Then this song came out as we had our last date night for the 3 months. Sadly, she eloped with some other guy shortly thereafter....then I realized how smart my parents were!! So, for me, it's sort of a sad memory that turned out just fine in the end. Isn't it amazing what memories a simple music reaction brings up?
Look...I hafto say this. I've loved EVER SINGLE REACTION u two have done. Been watching y'all for over a year. Love it. And when u started reacting to "Bread", I lost my mind. Here's why. I was born in 1970 when "Bread" or "David Gates & Bread" was poppin. I discovered them in 1981 when I was 11. The songs spoke to me so much, it taught me how love was supposed to be. They also inspired me to be a Songwriter and a Producer today. But, I was the only "Black kid" who listened to them and loved it. My friends didn't understand how soothing they were. So I would listen to it, on my own thru the years. When I saw u two were reacting to "Bread", I was like, "finally...other ppl of color are enjoying the same atmosphere of "Bread" as I did as a kid. Thank u and thank u also for "The Beatles" reactions too. Sending love to u both..👍🏽
I like listening to these old songs closing my eyes and I'm back to being a young teenager with not a care in the world thank you for making me feel young for a few minutes
Amber + Jay - We’ve yet to hear any Jeff Buckley yet, which I’m convinced you would both love! He only released 1 album while he was alive called “Grace” which was released in the mid 90s. Jeff was a singer songwriters with an angelic and powerful voice. He wrote ballads and bangers til he tragically drowned while working on his second album. He was 30 years old. He also plays electric guitar expertly, but you’re gonna swoon over his vocals!🥰 A good starter song that displays different dynamics in his voice is “Lover, You Should’ve Come Over” he also does any uncanny version of the Nina Simone song, “Lilac Wine” and has the best performance of Leonard Cohen’s sacred, “Hallelujah” that I have ever seen. There’s only 3 versions of Hallelujah that transcend the material, imo: Leonard Cohen’s, Jeff Buckley’s and KD Langs’s version.
I had the pleasure of seeing Bread in concert in 1977. Great show, great group. You guys are absolutely wonderful, however, I don't know why you have not revisited the Moody Blues. You have no idea what you are missing. I've watched your reaction to Nights In White Satin countless times. Tuesday Afternoon (studio version), Question, Forever Autumn... and the list goes on. Congrats on 500K!
Another popular soft rock group from the 60's was "Spanky and Our Gang". They had 3 big hits. " I'd Like to Get to Know You", "Lazy Day" and " Sunday Will Never Be the Same".
Hi guys love your show. Don't know if you are aware or not but the bass player for BREAD (Larry Knechtel) was the piano player (and wrote the famous piano part) for Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel. All the guys in the band were big time professional studio musicians. The drummer Mike Botts played on records by Olivia Newton John, Dan Fogelberg, Peter Cetera (from Chicago) and Linda Ronstadt to name a few.
This song was originally recorded by Bread for their debut album entitled "Bread" released in 1969. The original recording was a scaled down version of the one you are reacting to. When "Make It With You" hit Number 1 in August of 1970, "It Don't Matter To Me" was re-recorded with additional strings, new vocals, new guitar solo and deeper drumming! The new version was released in the Fall and reached Number 10 on Billboard. This version did not appear on a Bread album until 1973's "The Best of Bread".
Idk if you’ve done these by Little River Band but they’re a few more of my favorites: Lady( not the Kenny Rogers song), Reminiscing, Take it easy on me, & You’re driving me out of my mind.
Another beautiful male voice is Dan Fogelberg. You’ve only listened to him twice I believe but his 1973 album Home Free is incredible….very soft and also mesmerizing. The song “To the Morning” is my favorite but also “Stars” and “Be On Your Way” are close seconds! The whole album is incredible.
This song has always reminded me of being back in hight school in early 70s when my boyfriend an I broke up. I'd play this song all the time . Here years later I still remember him when I hear this song
You should check out the late Nick Drake’s song Pink Moon. The whole album is great. Amazing soft folk rock from the 70’s decades ahead of its time, by an artist that sadly ended his life over his lack of success in music. Should be required listening for all music lovers.
I am seriously in awe of you two reviewing songs of this delicacy and love. Every time I listen to this, tears are not far away so how you can keep it together I'll never know. The way Amber can examine and and analyse songs "cold" without any pre-conception is amazing (without being dull or boring whatsoever).
Glad you listened to Bread again. It has been awhile since you listened to The Hollies and The Little River Band. It's been an eternity since you listened to Fanny!!!
So glad the Algorythms brought me to your channel. You 2 are cool AF together! I'm a 52 year Hard Rock, Metal guy who grew up in the 70s. KISS being my favorite band (seen them live 59 times),...but , I have a huge soft spot for Soft "Yacht" Rock. You 2 are well on your way. Love the Channel...:)
What people often overlook about Gates is that not only does he have that immaculate voice from God, but his lyrics are also sheer poetry, conveying a sad, sweet beauty that blends perfectly with that sad, sweet beautiful voice. I love me some Bread and I love you guys for loving appreciating them. It's a mutual love society, y'all! 😃
“It’s a Long Way There” by LRB is off their first album and it rocks. Still has the harmonies, strings and guitars that are more like Southern Rock. Very different than their later stuff. Great song.
I have some soft rock for you both Lobo-"I'd love you to want me." and "Me and you and a dog name Boo" Leo Sayer "When I need you." Roberta Flack "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face." Eric Carmen "All By Myself." So many more I could come up with. Growing up in the 70's was a trip. I have over 600 of my albums, and different genres. It's nice to see more and more younger people appreciating the music from the past. Keep up the great work!
A country singer that will remind you of David Gates is Larry Gatlin. Larry and the Gatlin Brothers had several hits and was a mainstay on the charts for several years, but the song "I've Done Enough Dying Today" is vocally soooo beautiful and well worth checking out.
Association, Everything that touches you. Best ever. You didn't mention the beautiful harmonies in this Bread tune- how they developed and crescendoed. Big part of this tune. Association incredibly creative harmonies pushing the melodic envelope. Check it out if you haven't already. With beautiful, creative love- filled lyrics
Check out this sweet 1970s song by Lobo: "I'd Love You to Want Me." (You previously listened to one of his other songs, "Me and You and a Dog Named Boo.")
As far as the Little River Band, check out one of their early songs from the mid 70's, It's A Long Way There. Doesn't really fit the soft rock genre since it's more of a midrange rocker and quite progressive, and it has gorgeous harmonies and a layered complex arrangement that I predict you will really love.
My absolute favorite song ever is If. So beautiful. I must have played The Best Of Bread album hundreds of times. The B side has several rock-sounding songs.
I requested a one-hit wonder a few days ago by an actor who recently passed away, David Soul, and the song is "Don't give up on us, Baby" ! The song is from the late 70's, and I think Amber will love it since she loves soft rock from the 70's. Just thought I'd request it again. The actor was part of a crime fighting duo named Starsky and Hutch, it was very popular during the 2nd half of the 70's! Just some fun facts about the show. Great action scenes, and great car!
Omg. Funny you mention David Soul. When i was a kid i thought he was the singer of Bread. I got David Gates and him mixed up. Btw great song!
Don't give up on us , baby....you are so right, another great song! I still play this weekly on my Alexa lol
Had David Soul’s album 💜 Starsky & Hutch 1975-79 … similar times with Charlie’s Angels 1976-81
Before Starsky and Hutch he played Joshua Bolt, the middle brother on Here Come The Brides. Bobby Sherman , who played the youngest brother, Jeremy, was also a heartthrob in the late sixties and early seventies. My sister had at least one of his albums. I was three years younger and David Cassidy was my first big crush.
Yes Yes Yes
Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Diary" !!! (for your 8th Bread song)
I have suggested the very same many times,, Great song with a surprise story twist at the end.
Good one! Was just thinking the same thing.
I agree that Diary should be the next one to listen to by Bread
Yes! It'll actually be their 9th, with this song they've already done 8. But I agree with "Diary". That song actually tears me up though. Heartbreakingly beautiful song.
As others have said - “Diary” is such a beautiful song, old style lyrics for sure, but that is the beauty about David Gates songs. I can’t imagine anyone not liking Bread or Gates - similar to The Carpenters in that you just have to admit that the songs and the voice are from heaven…yes, “Diary” next.
Never My Love by the Association. Perfect soft rock band beyond gorgeous song, harmonies and arrangement. Heard it on the radio and thought I needed to recommend it to you. Don’t forget David Gates is Tulsa’s own! ❤
YES!
Yes! Or another beautiful song by The Association, "CHERISH"! ❤
They definitely will love getting deeper into The Association. In fact, in quick search, doesn’t look like they have yet reacted to any by The Association. Overdue. They are going to likely love some of those 60’s Golden Oldies.
I second this!
I love the simple percussion work they do.
Firefall "Just Remember I Love You"..A MUST HEAR Classic. 🔥❤️
agree!!
Yes, please! Beautiful soft rock song!
Love their song Cinderella.
Amber you make my 85 year old dad so proud loving Bread. It's one of his favorite bands and he brought me up in the 70s listening to them as a kid. I know you've done a lot of them, but if you havent heard Goodbye Girl, it is a must! Also from the movie which is good as well.
Your dad has great taste! I’m 59 years old, and I’ve loved Bread since I was a young kid. 80s music is my favorite overall, but I listened to lots of Bread growing up.
They have reacted to Goodbye Girl 😊
Have to add the vote for Diary and Aubrey. Bread makes even heartbreak beautiful.
They did Aubrey.
Everything I Own by Bread and Last Train by Gates solo
They already did Aubrey, but DIARY would be great!
@@johnsalguero4742 They also did Everything I Own.
I love diary
Surprisingly Bread has a rockin tune called Mother Freedom that used to be in rotation on rock stations back in the mid 70’s! It’s a banger that you’s might enjoy!
GREAT suggestion Barak...one of my favorites and you are right - they WILL be surprised by how it ROCKS. Another song that is similar in that way is "Let your Love go". If you aren't familiar with it, give it a listen.
@@davereynolds4992 Yes! I love both of those. I had to look up the lyrics for “Let Your Love Go” to remember it but you’re right. That and “Mother Freedom” definitely have a different sound than most of the songs by Bread. “Down on My Knees” is another rocker. In my mind they sound like they had the same lead singer but it wasn’t David Gates. I looked online but didn’t find who sang them.
The voice of David Gates is a gift from heaven. What a songwriter as well......... Many thanks for sharing.
Bread can make me cry 😢. Everytime I hear them they are just so beautiful. But more importantly, they take me back to my childhood and memories of everyone in my family being alive. Grandparents , Mom, Dad, my baby brother, childhood friends and others we lost 😢 School days that were magical. Days gone by that were so much better than where this world is now. I love reminiscing! I truly have had a wonderful life and Bread is One of my favorite groups ❤
This is such a BEAUTIFUL song. I could listen to Bread on repeat for hours, and love every minute of it.
Another great song of theirs is sung by their other "high voice" singer, James Griffin, called "Look What You've Done". It's a beauty.
I agree. I have suggested "Down on My Knees" which is also sung by him every time one of the reaction channels I watch listen to a Bread song. Either reaction would be great.
"Dream Lady" is an excellent song, sung by Jimmy, also..
Absolutely! I suggested that one myself a while back.
IMO, Griffin/Royer's "Our Lady Of Sorrow", about a woman fighting addiction, is the best thing Bread ever did. Ironically, it is the last song on their last album, Lost Without Your Love.
Sadly no one covers his songs with Bread. "Just Like Yesterday", "Games of Magic", and the others mentioned here already.
"DIARY" is one of my favorite Bread songs. I love your channel.
My very favorite Bread song. Thanks for covering this. Just beautiful.
One thing that people often overlook about Gates is that in addition to his immaculate voice from God he was also a brilliant songwriter whose lyrics are sheer poetry, and their sad, sweet beauty blends perfectly with that sad, sweet, beautiful voice. Love me some bread and I love that you love appreciate them. It's mutual love society, y'all! 😃
Gates was a damn good bass player too.
Well said! I love to see these two appreciate the music that I loved before they were even born.
Diary -by Bread is killer! I think Amber will dig the lyrics. Kills me every time!
My older brother had their album. Freaking love it still!❤
Y’all’s growth as music aficionados on this channel is an absolute treasure!
So talented! Saw them in ‘78 in OKC! Awesome!🤘🔥
Another wonderful David Gates tune. How could you go wrong?
Weather's turning really cold here in Oklahoma in the coming days. Stay warm you guys, and as always, thanks much for sharing.
Steve
I absolutely love Bread! Thank you two for sharing your thoughts about this group. It is so refreshing to see both of you on your UA-cam channel showcasing the music of my era! I look forward every day to see what group or person you are listening to. 😊
Love you guys. Bread is beautiful . "Cool Change" by Little River Band is another soft rock classic. Another genre "I'll take you there" by the Staple Singers is amazing. I'd love to hear your thoughts.
I grew up listening to Bread. Great sounding vocals and music.
Their most beautiful track. Absolutely sublime xx
makes me teary every time xx
I love Bread, such amazing vocals by David Gates...love you guys, hope you watch Goldmember soon too!!!
A MUST HEAR Classic,, Bread "Been Too Long On The Road" ❤
One of my all time favorites!! Took me right back to a sweeter,simpler time. Thank you so much!❤❤❤
Brings back great memories from grade school! Thanks!
Bread was one of my favorites back in my youth. Their songs always sounded so crisp and clean in those pre-digital days.Some of their classics you have yet to hear such as "Diary", "Down On My Knees", and "Let Your Love Go". Their songs always sounded so crisp and clean in those pre-digital days.
Another great soft rock artist I would love for you to hear is Dan Fogelberg. Many soft rock hits... Longer, Leader of the Band, Part of the Plan, Run for the Roses. All Great!
His best, IMO, was "Why must I be lonely in love". "The last nail" is also great.
Oh yes. Do Fogel erg. Hard to Say. Run for the Roses, Another Auld Lang Syne, The Leader of the Band.
Just when you thought you knew what to expect from Bread, along comes a song like "Mother Freedom"...you have to give that one a go!
Bread has the most of great soft rock songs. . .reason I sometimes put a compilation of their hits on to go to sleep by.
Bread was the ultimate make out music back in the 70’s. Any guy worth his weight in salt had “The Best of Bread” 8-Track tape in his car. Amazing how great it sounded from the backseat, softly playing over and over, parked at the beach on a warm summer night, with the windows rolled down 😉
My favorite Bread song. So many decades ago when I was just a kid and listening to all the Bread hits. Fantastic.
Great Reaction…… ❤️
Little River Band……❤️
1) Happy Anniversary
2) The Night Owls
3) Man On Your Mind
4) Help Is On It’s Way
5) Reminiscing
6) Lady
7) It’s A Long Way There
8) Lonesome Loser
9) Cool Change
……. All were big radio hits ❤️🔥🫶🏻
Yes, please take a listen to Man On Your Mind
This is so cleverly written, because while usually in a "break-up" song the singer is either begging the other person to stay, or is telling the other person they will regret leaving and that the singer will be fine so it doesn't matter to them. In this case, he is saying it doesn't matter to him if the other person leaves because he wants her to be happy. He also says it doesn't matter to him if she comes back, because he'll be there waiting for her. It's obvious to me that it DOES matter to him and the title lyric is a kind of defense mechanism to play it cool. He intends to wait forever for her, though he thinks (hopes) he won't need to. It actually matters A LOT to him.
Some other songs that use this same trope are 10cc's "I'm Not In Love" and to a certain extent, Eric Clapton's "Promises."
@@christianmarler2253 Also, "I'll Be Around" by the Spinners has this same trope.
This is one of the very best Bread hits. Without a doubt a desert island disc.
I can't believe you haven't reacted to this song already.
Totally love it.
Bread had so many beautiful songs. Thanks for reviewing them.
There are love songs but this one is about REAL love. Epic.❤
Love this song, brings back so many memories ❤. But I'll bet you'll love "Smooth " by Santana featuring Rob Thomas 😉
Thinking they have already, excellent tune and I love Carlos Santana and Rob from matchbox twenty. Did you know that was his girlfriend in the video.
Bread was a staple with the high school girls when I was in school in 73-74. The boys had to listen to them because we wanted to be with the girls. ha ha It was a rare boy that would admit to liking them in those days and I would bet many like them now.
The Association was a soft rock band from the 60's, very comparable to Bread. You need to react to "Cherish" and "Never My Love".
One of my favorite groups of ALL TIME!! ALL of their songs are JUST SO AWESOME!!! HUGS, YA'LL!!
outstanding song .
****THIS IS THE ONE****
I've mentioned this before, but since you asked for LITTLE RIVER BAND songs, this is absolutely the one you need to listen to. The LONG version of "It's a long way there". About 8 minutes and 40 seconds long. There is a shorter "radio" version, but you'll be cheating yourself if you don't do the longer one (you'll miss some fantastic mellow guitar work). I promise that when it's over, you will think it's only been 4 or 5 minutes. FANTASTIC!!!!
As for Bread songs, there are many. I was a senior in HS when this son (It don't matter to me) was released - I remember it well. Another song with the same vibe and sweetness that folks never seem to mention (or react to) is "Sweet Surrender a short song, but beautiful and with the same sort of fantastic guitar solo (short) as Amber liked in this song.
Hope to hear reactions to one or both soon!
What a beautiful & lovely song, rhythm & vocals are simply pleasant.
❤️🔥 Bread was so great, his voice, the arrangement and songwriting 🙏
David Gates has the magical touch. Years later his performance of The Goodbye Girl was epic and so appropriate for the movie.
With Bread it so the Lyrics and the mellow music! Timeless
This was the very first concert I went to. I was 12 and it was the best thing in my childhood! 1970 baby👍🎶❣️
Bread reminds me of road trips to the South New Jersey shore with my family back in the 70’s when I was a kid. Same with the band “America”.
Sweet Surrender is another amazing song by Bread!
"Diary" by Bread is still one to hear!!!
Bread doesn't have a bad song! Love the Rebel Rebel shirt!
"Dancing Shoes" by Dan Fogelberg. It's always been a favorite of mine. Soft and ethereal. Beautiful.
Thank you Soo much! Now you're ready for " Diary " Bread!
For a Little River Band song, I suggest you go back to their very first hit, called “It’s A Long Way There”. It got a lot of radio airplay back in the early’70’s. It has a great electric guitar solo in the middle. Check it out!
Early 70s? 1976 is not too early! lol
I just posted a suggestion for this...but it HAS to be the LONG version (about 8:40)...Otherwise you miss all of that fantastic guitar work.
Bread were great but this one is the most beautiful song of all their great hits!
Such amazing vocals
Thank you so very much for reacting to this song! Way, way, WAYYY back in 1969...my then-girlfriend and I thought we were in love. My parents and her parents knew each other and they all thought that we were simply too young to handle what might happen (I was 17, she was 16). So, they all sat down with us and pretty much required us to "cool our jets" for 3 months. Then this song came out as we had our last date night for the 3 months. Sadly, she eloped with some other guy shortly thereafter....then I realized how smart my parents were!! So, for me, it's sort of a sad memory that turned out just fine in the end. Isn't it amazing what memories a simple music reaction brings up?
Look...I hafto say this. I've loved EVER SINGLE REACTION u two have done. Been watching y'all for over a year. Love it. And when u started reacting to "Bread", I lost my mind. Here's why. I was born in 1970 when "Bread" or "David Gates & Bread" was poppin. I discovered them in 1981 when I was 11. The songs spoke to me so much, it taught me how love was supposed to be. They also inspired me to be a Songwriter and a Producer today. But, I was the only "Black kid" who listened to them and loved it. My friends didn't understand how soothing they were. So I would listen to it, on my own thru the years. When I saw u two were reacting to "Bread", I was like, "finally...other ppl of color are enjoying the same atmosphere of "Bread" as I did as a kid. Thank u and thank u also for "The Beatles" reactions too. Sending love to u both..👍🏽
The Other Members Were Studio Musicians Too And The Song Bridge Over Trouble Was Played By Larry Knechtel
I like listening to these old songs closing my eyes and I'm back to being a young teenager with not a care in the world thank you for making me feel young for a few minutes
Glad Amber picked up on some of the unique traits of this song, I think this was a top 10 hit in 1970! My favorite Bread song
Amber, your little smile says it all. This song tugs at any lady’s heart. These love songs are so romantic.
Amber + Jay - We’ve yet to hear any Jeff Buckley yet, which I’m convinced you would both love! He only released 1 album while he was alive called “Grace” which was released in the mid 90s. Jeff was a singer songwriters with an angelic and powerful voice. He wrote ballads and bangers til he tragically drowned while working on his second album. He was 30 years old.
He also plays electric guitar expertly, but you’re gonna swoon over his vocals!🥰
A good starter song that displays different dynamics in his voice is “Lover, You Should’ve Come Over” he also
does any uncanny version of the Nina Simone song, “Lilac Wine” and has the best performance of Leonard Cohen’s
sacred, “Hallelujah” that I have ever seen. There’s only 3 versions of Hallelujah that transcend the material, imo: Leonard
Cohen’s, Jeff Buckley’s and KD Langs’s version.
I had the pleasure of seeing Bread in concert in 1977. Great show, great group. You guys are absolutely wonderful, however, I don't know why you have not revisited the Moody Blues. You have no idea what you are missing. I've watched your reaction to Nights In White Satin countless times. Tuesday Afternoon (studio version), Question, Forever Autumn... and the list goes on. Congrats on 500K!
Another popular soft rock group from the 60's was "Spanky and Our Gang". They had 3 big hits. " I'd Like to Get to Know You", "Lazy Day" and " Sunday Will Never Be the Same".
Hi guys love your show. Don't know if you are aware or not but the bass player for BREAD (Larry Knechtel) was the piano player (and wrote the famous piano part) for Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel. All the guys in the band were big time professional studio musicians. The drummer Mike Botts played on records by Olivia Newton John, Dan Fogelberg, Peter Cetera (from Chicago) and Linda Ronstadt to name a few.
This song was originally recorded by Bread for their debut album entitled "Bread" released in 1969. The original recording was a scaled down version of the one you are reacting to. When "Make It With You" hit Number 1 in August of 1970, "It Don't Matter To Me" was re-recorded with additional strings, new vocals, new guitar solo and deeper drumming! The new version was released in the Fall and reached Number 10 on Billboard. This version did not appear on a Bread album until 1973's "The Best of Bread".
This group is what teenage girls listened to in their rooms.....timeless
I love his voice it puts me at ease
Idk if you’ve done these by Little River Band but they’re a few more of my favorites: Lady( not the Kenny Rogers song), Reminiscing, Take it easy on me, & You’re driving me out of my mind.
My favorites are "Take It Easy On Me" and "The Night Owls".
I don't think I've heard this song in almost 50 years, and I still remember most of the lyrics from my childhood.
Another beautiful male voice is Dan Fogelberg. You’ve only listened to him twice I believe but his 1973 album Home Free is incredible….very soft and also mesmerizing. The song “To the Morning” is my favorite but also “Stars” and “Be On Your Way” are close seconds! The whole album is incredible.
Bread was one of my favorites when I was young,I had this Album....and I know every word to every song😊❤❤
This song has always reminded me of being back in hight school in early 70s when my boyfriend an I broke up. I'd play this song all the time . Here years later I still remember him when I hear this song
You should check out the late Nick Drake’s song Pink Moon. The whole album is great. Amazing soft folk rock from the 70’s decades ahead of its time, by an artist that sadly ended his life over his lack of success in music.
Should be required listening for all music lovers.
They were a nice soft rock group. Reminds me of Seals & Crofts. Back in the day, sitting with your girl and listening to a song like this. Good stuff
I love seals and crofts! Definitely need to do more of their music!
I am seriously in awe of you two reviewing songs of this delicacy and love. Every time I listen to this, tears are not far away so how you can keep it together I'll never know. The way Amber can examine and and analyse songs "cold" without any pre-conception is amazing (without being dull or boring whatsoever).
So many great songs from this band
Glad you listened to Bread again. It has been awhile since you listened to The Hollies and The Little River Band.
It's been an eternity since you listened to Fanny!!!
So glad the Algorythms brought me to your channel. You 2 are cool AF together! I'm a 52 year Hard Rock, Metal guy who grew up in the 70s. KISS being my favorite band (seen them live 59 times),...but , I have a huge soft spot for Soft "Yacht" Rock. You 2 are well on your way. Love the Channel...:)
What people often overlook about Gates is that not only does he have that immaculate voice from God, but his lyrics are also sheer poetry, conveying a sad, sweet beauty that blends perfectly with that sad, sweet beautiful voice. I love me some Bread and I love you guys for loving appreciating them. It's a mutual love society, y'all! 😃
“It’s a Long Way There” by LRB is off their first album and it rocks. Still has the harmonies, strings and guitars that are more like Southern Rock. Very different than their later stuff. Great song.
A beautiful song❤ love everything from Bread
LRB ... oh my. So many good ones. Ballerina, Down On The Border, It's A Long Way There, Lady ... I can't remember which ones you've already done.
Amber, I think that the next Little River Band song should be "Happy Anniversary". I love the feel good rhythm with a great bass sound and harmonies.
Oh my... I'd forgot that this was one of my earliest albums.
I have some soft rock for you both
Lobo-"I'd love you to want me." and "Me and you and a dog name Boo"
Leo Sayer "When I need you."
Roberta Flack "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."
Eric Carmen "All By Myself."
So many more I could come up with. Growing up in the 70's was a trip. I have over 600 of my albums, and different genres. It's nice to see more and more younger people appreciating the music from the past. Keep up the great work!
A country singer that will remind you of David Gates is Larry Gatlin. Larry and the Gatlin Brothers had several hits and was a mainstay on the charts for several years, but the song "I've Done Enough Dying Today" is vocally soooo beautiful and well worth checking out.
Association, Everything that touches you. Best ever. You didn't mention the beautiful harmonies in this Bread tune- how they developed and crescendoed. Big part of this tune. Association incredibly creative harmonies pushing the melodic envelope. Check it out if you haven't already. With beautiful, creative love- filled lyrics
LRB. IT’s a long way there. Banger from their first album!!! the guitars and harmonies will blow your minds.
This was always my favorite Bread song.
Check out this sweet 1970s song by Lobo: "I'd Love You to Want Me." (You previously listened to one of his other songs, "Me and You and a Dog Named Boo.")
Jay, a while back I mentioned the Gibson ES 335 guitar as having a very earthy tone. This is another example of that guitar.
As far as the Little River Band, check out one of their early songs from the mid 70's, It's A Long Way There. Doesn't really fit the soft rock genre since it's more of a midrange rocker and quite progressive, and it has gorgeous harmonies and a layered complex arrangement that I predict you will really love.
My absolute favorite song ever is If. So beautiful. I must have played The Best Of Bread album hundreds of times. The B side has several rock-sounding songs.
Good old school R&b and light rock were the best. I really miss those days and the music.
The song "Mother Freedom" by Bread will throw a BIG curve to you....!
John Hiatt - Have A Little Faith In Me is a lovely piece of soft rock.